Community-backed 20mph speed limits are set to be introduced across our area in 2024/25! We are is investing £300,000 of ringfenced funding to introduce 28, 20mph schemes which have been prioritised for delivery following approval at Locality Boards. bit.ly/49XkqAE

Be kind and park with others in mind this Bank Holiday weekend. Our parking attendants will be out across the area issuing tickets to those who are causing an obstruction. Have a fantastic weekend, and let's make it enjoyable for everyone 👏

A manhole cover is causing a hazard on the A591 near Shenstone Garage (Fuel station on the Kendal by pass). Our team have been out earlier today to assess and to ensure the safety of our road uses, one lane has been CLOSED ❌ to carry out immediate repair.

Emergency services, farmers and residents still require access to these areas. If gaps are too small as pictured, vehicles may struggle to navigate through. Please remember to be kind and park with others in mind.

The U3200 at Piper Lane, Kirkby Thore to its junction with the #A66 will be CLOSED ❌ to all vehicles tomorrow from 8.30am until 3.30pm for essential and urgent repair works to improve the carriageway. Please plan your journey to avoid the route during these times.

From 22 July to 3 September, we will carry out works to stabilise the riverbank that supports the B6259 at Hazelgill, install erosion prevention measures, improve the current surface water drainage system and fully resurface the carriageway. Read more: bit.ly/3UFC3zj

We are responding to a sink hole on Church Street in Ambleside. This has been made safe and we are assessing the cause to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. The route is accessible, however we kindly encourage you to avoid the area where possible to reduce disruptions.

Back in early May we completed all safety improvements and resurfacing on the North side section of our iconic Kirkstone Pass! The very last part of the scheme, to resurface parts of the southern end of the pass, will be scheduled for later in the year after the summer holidays.

Brigsteer and Underbarrow bridges, which run over the A591 near Kendal, will close from Wednesday 12 June at 8am, until further notice, as a precautionary measure due to structural concerns. Read more bit.ly/3VBqdYX

For more information on the closures of Brigsteer and Underbarrow bridges that will be in place from 8am today (12 June), until further notice, visit our dedicated website page where you can read our 'frequently asked questions' ➡ bit.ly/3XlbGBJ

Please be aware before travelling on the A592 near to Glenridding House. Plan your journey and use an alternative route where possible.

Residents and businesses impacted by the Brigsteer and Underbarrow bridges closures are invited to a public meeting on the Thursday 11 July at 7pm. Our team will deliver a presentation covering the most up to date info on the closures, followed by an open floor Q&A.

A classic Westmorland and Furness hold-up for our poll clerks who were transporting the baaa-lott boxes from Eskdale to our count in Barrow-in-Furness. The sheep kindly let them pass after they realised they had a very important job to do! #GeneralElection2024

Unfortunately we have just lost a key staff member for the weekend. We have managed to find cover for Sunday however today we have no choice but to end the service at 1500hrs. The last crossings today will therefore be 1440hrs from Ferry Nab and 1450hrs from Ferry House.

Our crews were ready to respond to #StormLilian and have been clearing fallen trees and flooding throughout the night. There are currently no reported road closures, but you may come across issues whilst out travelling. You can call our Hotline to report issues 0300 373 3300.

The latest edition of our Brigsteer and Underbarrow Newsletter has landed in inboxes last Friday 📩 Read more here ▶ content.govdelivery.com/.../UKWFC/bull… Would you like to sign up to receive our next newsletter? You can do so on the homepage of westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk.

Our multi-million pound improvement scheme on the A595, Kirkstone Pass is on track to complete today at 5pm! The final resurfacing workings will put the finishing touches on this complex and challenging project, designed to make the pass safer and more resilient.